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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information
Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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Big Tobacco Strategies Used in Ultra-Processed Foods
Big tobacco firms applied cigarette marketing and formulation tactics to ultra-processed foods like Lunchables. Researchers say these methods targeted children’s psychological needs and increased health risks.
Covered California Sees 19% Cancellation Rate After Subsidy Expiration
Covered California reported 374,000 cancellations in early 2026, the highest in four years. Executive director Jessica Altman cited the end of federal subsidies as the cause.
New Maternity Billing Codes Take Effect in January
New fee-for-service billing codes for maternity care begin in January, replacing a decades-old bundled payment system. The change allows personalized care billing and separate reimbursement for specialists, with costs to patients depending on insurer adoption.
Journal Urges Policy Action on Ultra-Processed Foods
A special issue of the American Journal of Public Health calls for government regulation of ultra-processed foods. Researchers say public education alone cannot address health risks and cite broad political support for interventions.
Primary Infertility Linked to Earlier Menopause
Women with primary infertility reach menopause one year earlier than others. They face higher risk of early but not premature menopause.
ABS Reports 80% of Tobacco Illicit in 2025
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 80% of tobacco consumed in Australia was illicit in 2025, up from 12% in 2017. The agency attributes rising nicotine use to illegal tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products.
Record Rejected Referrals to NHS CAMHS in Scotland
Public Health Scotland reports a record 1,274 CAMHS referrals rejected in March 2025. Élise Graham described feeling humiliated after her 2019 referral was denied due to insufficient evidence.
Weight Training 90-120 Minutes Weekly Lowers Death Risk
Adults who do 90 to 120 minutes of weight training weekly face lower mortality risks. They have up to 27% lower risk of death from neurological disease.
Study Urges Shift to Plant-Based Foods in Dietary Guidelines
A 2026 study finds the 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans increase environmental harm by promoting animal-based protein. Replacing ultra-processed foods with plant-based options would benefit public and planetary health.
Public Health Agency Launches Child Safety Week 2026
The Public Health Agency of Northern Ireland launched Child Safety Week 2026 to promote home safety for children under five. The campaign highlights five common household hazards and offers free safety checks and equipment through local councils.
Munster Charged With Smuggling Deactivated Mpox Virus
Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the U.S. and lying to authorities. Both virologists failed to declare the biological materials or obtain required import permits.
Texas Adds GAMT Deficiency to Newborn Screenings
The Texas Department of State Health Services will screen newborns for GAMT deficiency, a rare metabolic disorder. Early detection can improve health outcomes for affected infants, officials said.
Gamitrinib Shows Safe Early Results in Phase 1 Trial
Gamitrinib was safely given to 18 patients with advanced cancer in a phase 1 trial. No dose-limiting side effects occurred, and blood tests confirmed expected drug behavior.
Prayer Reduces Pain and Anxiety in Primary Care Patients
A University of Maryland School of Medicine trial found five minutes of proximal intercessory prayer reduced pain and anxiety more than music in primary care patients. Black participants reported larger symptom improvements, and most supported offering prayer in future visits.
UC Irvine Study Links ADC Cancer Drugs to Blood Risks
UC Irvine researchers identified serious blood-related side effects from certain antibody-drug conjugates used in cancer treatment. The study analyzed data from 3,511 patients across six UC medical centers between 2012 and 2024.
Uninsured Rate for Young U.S. Children Rises
A Georgetown University study found the uninsured rate for children under 6 rose from 4.3% in 2022 to 5.3% in 2024. Texas had the highest state-level rate at 10.8% in 2024.
Genital Herpes Diagnoses Rise in England
Nearly 29,000 people were diagnosed with genital herpes in England in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024. This occurred as overall STI diagnoses fell by 8% nationwide.
Moell Finds 2020 Reform Did Not Reduce Coercion in Youth Psychiatric Care
Astrid Moell's thesis shows Sweden's 2020 law change did not clearly reduce coercive measures in child psychiatric care. Involuntary medication rose after the reform, while other coercive practices stayed the same.
Immunotherapy Combo Prevents Bladder Cancer Recurrence
A trial by the Institute of Cancer Research, London found adding durvalumab to standard therapy prevented recurrence in 85% of patients. Most participants avoided bladder-removal surgery while remaining cancer-free after one year.
NewLimit Increases $435 Million for Aging Therapy Trial
Longevity company NewLimit secured $435 million in Series C funding to launch its first clinical trial of a liver-targeted aging therapy. The trial aims to translate epigenetic reprogramming research into treatments for age-related diseases.
ICE Detainees Allege Systemic Medical Neglect
Hundreds of detainees in 33 states sue ICE over systematic denial of medical care. Lawsuits cite worsening conditions, untreated illnesses, and preventable deaths in custody.
Extreme Weather Anxiety Persists in Asheville
Residents in Asheville, North Carolina, still face anxiety from Hurricane Helene's flooding two years ago. Experts say preparedness and limiting children's exposure to adult distress can reduce long-term mental health impacts.
Texas Children's Hospital to Open Detransition Clinic
Texas Children's Hospital will create a detransition clinic and stop gender-affirming care for minors under a $10 million settlement. The hospital says the clinic formalizes services it already provides and protects patient privacy under HIPAA.
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